15 week old suddenly fussy

I think my almost 4 month old is going through the 4 month regression. His naps are super inconsistent, his night sleep hasn’t changed too much luckily so far.

The biggest thing I’ve noticed is that he’s become a lot fussier easier. He hates being on his play mat when he used to love it and is super clingy and will scream when put down to try to get anything done. I’m not sure if because his naps aren’t as good he’s getting overtired and melting down especially toward the end of the day.

Anyone else experiencing increased fussiness around 4 months?

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Yes! What you're describing is exactly what's going on in our house right now

Hi! Exact same thing started happening to my 16 week old last week. Super short naps out of no where (30 mins max most days), can't put him down drowsy, screams a ton before almost any nap. Fussy on the playmat! Nights are getting bad too. Hang in there! I hear it doesn't last forever!

My little one is the same. Plus not wanting to eat during the day. It’s been a challenge but I know it will pass. I have an app “the wonder weeks” it’s been really helpful because it will tell you pretty much development phase and fussy phase also so you can count and kind of predict!! So for now I just keep telling my self is just a phase and will pass. Hang in there.

Well I’m glad to hear it’s normal but I hope for all our sakes it passes soon :)

yeah my little guy has been not wanting to eat at times too when he normally would eat. Thanks for recommending this app I’ll check it out!!

I hear you. It can be so exhausting but then they smile at you and it’s all worth it 🥹 I completely forget how tired and frustrated I am 🤭

I have the Wonder Weeks book and it’s helpful! 30-min naps during the day and she is so distracted she barely eats 🤪

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